Say a spritely hello to the cat amongst the medical pigeons, Professor Ian Harris. A lively presence in his field, Ian is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery who was inclined to tuck the scalpel in the back of the drawer and instead pose what is proving to be a pertinent question: 'Do these surgeries offer more than just a placebo effect to one's recovery?'

Knee arthroscopies, back fusions and cardiac stenting are amongst the common procedures in question with the Prof, yet in our chat, Ian sheds light not just on the lack of evidence around their efficacy, but also highlights the potential risks and adverse consequences. Sure, the placebo effect may have its merits, but is it justifiable against the recovery time, expense and discomfort associated with these invasive surgeries?

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